YES! Some dogs we train look stressed. It’s part of the process. Instead of cuddling them and doing exactly what most people would do to make their issues worse, we work them through their stress so eventually they are able to deal with it. Our goal is always lifestyle and state of mind […]
Don’t be afraid to give your dog a correction ESPECIALLY in public and other people are around. If your dog needs to be corrected than it needs to be corrected regardless of who is there. So what if your dog vocalizes? If the opportunity is there than take it. Sure, people may look at you […]
Changing a dog's behaviour that has been rehearsed for many months or years, is not likely not completely change in a couple of weeks, instead it will take our program plus a couple months of getting things right back at home. Dog Behaviour Modification During the Behaviour Modification program they can drastically improve. This means […]
Yes, you will struggle whether you’re training your dog yourself, going to a trainer or your dog has come home from a board and train. Your dog will shut down, you will be overwhelmed and may want to give up, your dog will be confused, and your dog will push the limits. This is completely […]
If you are struggling with any behaviour modification such as reactivity, anxiety, insecurity, any form of aggression etc. you are in for a journey, even after professional training. The success of all of these issues first comes from our Dog training classes- teaching the necessary skills, and changing the state of mind of your dog. […]
If you think all dogs that lunge, bark or bite are all dominant aggressive or viscous, you're wrong! Actually it would generally be either "go away!" (Anger), "get over here and play with me!"(frustration), or "let me get out of here safely!"(fear). The reason for the barking and lunging usually means that the dog wants […]
Your dog is an animal. If it feels threatened, nervous, or anxious it will sometimes bite another dog, human, or even you, its owner.
If your Dog struggling with any behaviour such as reactivity, anxiety, insecurity, any form of aggression etc. you are in for a journey, even after professional training. Challenges during Dog Training The success of all of these issues first comes from our Dog training program - teaching the necessary skills, and changing the state of […]
They Reinforce Bad Habits Even if both dogs are friendly and excited to say hi, they’re likely so excited to see one another that they forget their leash manners. This is reinforcing dangerous and inappropriate behavior. The more the owners allow this to happen, the stronger these bad behaviors get and the more often they […]